ya, it did the same thing in 2007HE, and 2007, so I don't know what's up (maybe because I've dropped it a few times?).

iamthewalrus: yes, I am aware that charging while the device is on (and in offline mode) is my best option, since the screen shuts off while it is on and charging, it just isn't as convenient to get home at night and then have to turn it on, wait for it to boot, then put it in offline mode and start charging as it is to just plug it in.